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US Stamps Aug 21, 2015, 6 AM
Confederate Stamp Alliance to take up its future, purpose at October meeting
by By Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentThe Confederate Stamp Alliance is being roiled by an internal debate over the 78-year-old organization’s future. Following the June 17 murders of nine people in a historic black church in Charleston, S.C., Richard F. Murphy, the organization’s president, questioned whether the group should continue to use the Confederate battle flag on its stationery. -
US Stamps Aug 20, 2015, 11 PM
Born Aug. 21: Wilt Chamberlain
by By Michael BaadkeCollege and NBA basketball star Wilt Chamberlain (1936-99) was honored on two different stamps issued in December 2014. -
US Stamps Aug 20, 2015, 2 PM
Upcoming U.S. stamps for 2015, 2016 revealed
by By Michael BaadkeNew United States stamps planned for next year include a set of 20 showing photographs of different pets, a Music Icons stamp for singer Sarah Vaughan, and a Black Heritage stamp honoring civic leader Richard Allen. -
US Stamps Aug 20, 2015, 12 PM
First-day ceremony in Grand Rapids
by By Michael BaadkeThe largest stamp show in the United States this year hosted a first-day ceremony welcoming two new forever stamps promoting what will be the largest stamp show in 2016. -
US Stamps Aug 20, 2015, 6 AM
There was a very cool live Periscope broadcast from the APS Stampshow
by CMS AdminStamp Show Here Today (@StampShowHT) broadcasted via the Periscope app live a stroll around the 2015 APS Stampshow, which opened Thursday morning in Grand Rapids, Mich. -
World Stamps Aug 20, 2015, 3 AM
Stamps honoring good science may sometimes display bad design
by By George WistreichMicrobiology is a dynamic and highly diverse science. It includes the study of viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and certain algae. -
US Stamps Aug 19, 2015, 11 PM
Born Aug. 20: Benjamin Harrison
by By Michael BaadkeAmerican president Benjamin Harrison, born Aug. 20, 1833, was descended from a signer of the Declaration of Independence; his grandfather, William Henry Harrison, was the nation's ninth president. -
US Stamps Aug 19, 2015, 1 PM
Future APS shows planned for Reno and Omaha
by By Michael BaadkeOne stamp show site change came about because the original venue is no longer available. Another site was selected following discussion among APS board members. -
US Stamps Aug 19, 2015, 11 AM
Illegal and late uses of U.S. stamps; Circus souvenir sheet misregistration
by By John M. HotchnerUnited States stamps are good forever, right? Well, pretty close — but not 100 percent. The United States’ first-issue stamps of 1847 were declared invalid as of July 1, 1851, when the 1851 stamps were released. -
US Stamps Aug 19, 2015, 9 AM
Stamp collectors speak their minds about the scarce upright $2 Jenny Invert pane
by By Donna HousemanIn an unusual development for our hobby, the Office of Inspector General of the United States Postal Service is blogging about stamp collecting. -
Postal Updates Aug 19, 2015, 8 AM
A quartet of postmarks to celebrate APS Stampshow in Grand Rapids
by By Michael BaadkeThe American Philatelic Society prepared four new pictorial postmarks for its 2015 APS Stampshow in Grand Rapids, Mich. The show runs Aug. 20-23, and the four postmarks each commemorate one day of the show. -
US Stamps Aug 19, 2015, 8 AM
APS Stampshow set to kick off in Grand Rapids
by CMS AdminThe American Philatelic Society's Stampshow, the APS' largest annual event starts Thursday, Aug. 20, at 10 a.m. The event is being held at the DeVos Place Convention Center (303 Monroe Ave., NW) in Grand Rapids, Mich. -
US Stamps Aug 19, 2015, 6 AM
Federation of New York Philatelic Societies’ journal is free online
by By William F. SharpeOnline access to many stamp publications is limited to paying subscribers or members of the society. That’s not true of Stamp Insider, the journal of the Federation of New York Philatelic Societies. -
Auctions Aug 19, 2015, 5 AM
Cherrystone auction Sept. 9-10 offers China and worldwide rarities
by By Michael BaadkeTwo important China stamp error rarities are featured in the Sept. 9-10 public auction by Cherrystone Philatelic Auctioneers in their New York City galleries. Many other desirable stamps and covers from the United States and around the world are also being offered during the two-day sale. -
US Stamps Aug 18, 2015, 11 PM
Born Aug. 19: Orville Wright
by By Michael BaadkeOrville Wright and his older brother Wilbur were pioneers in aviation, developing the first successful powered manned aircraft. -
World Stamps Aug 18, 2015, 12 PM
Look for 1930 Plane over Mexico City Official airmail stamps
by By Henry Gitner and Rick MillerOur neighbor to the south has issued a host of very attractive stamps and enjoys a strong following among United States collectors. However, the market for most Mexico issues has been flat for a fairly long time. There are some notable exceptions. -
Auctions Aug 18, 2015, 12 PM
Brigham public auction in Ontario Sept. 19 includes 20th-century Canada, unissued sets, errors and more
by By Michael BaadkeThe recent series of auctions offering material from the collection of Canadian philatelist Ron Brigham has been an eye-opening experience, with wonderfully deep explorations of the stamps themselves revealing the history behind each issue. -
World Stamps Aug 18, 2015, 11 AM
Mediterranean diet, other healthy foods illustrated on new stamps
by By Denise McCartyPortugal and Spain issued stamps in July featuring the Mediterranean diet, not necessarily as a means to lose weight, but as part of their cultural heritage. In 2010, the Mediterranean diet was inscribed on UNESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for the countries of Greece, Italy, Morocco and Spain. Portugal, Croatia and Cyprus were added to this list in 2013. -
World Stamps Aug 18, 2015, 7 AM
Queen Elizabeth II honored as Britain’s longest-reigning monarch
by CMS AdminOn Sept. 9, Queen Elizabeth II becomes the longest reigning monarch in British history, surpassing the reign of her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria. -
US Stamps Aug 17, 2015, 11 PM
Born Aug. 18: Roberto Clemente
by By Michael BaadkePittsburgh Pirates baseball star Roberto Clemente was also a military veteran and a humanitarian. He claimed the National League batting title four times and was named Most Valuable Player in 1966.